The Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada

Ever since the first Hooters restaurant opened in Florida in 1983, the highly- successful restaurant chain has attracted massive amounts of publicity. With the opening of the Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2006, that is not likely to change. Located just one block off the main strip, across the street from the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, the Hooters Casino Hotel is housed in the former San Remo Hotel. The new Hooters Hotel features 200 clean and sanitary rooms, many with internet access. While the furnishings are not that of a four- star hotel, the accomodations are more than adequate.

The beds are very comfortable and feature nice sheets and blankets. Sparkling clean bathrooms feature good- working showers and big, fluffy, Hooters- brand bath towels. Although not luxurious, the rooms at the Hooters Casino Hotel are extremely satisfactory. in a 'less is more' type of way.Of course, the official Hooters color of Orange is evident in some of the decor, but in a very tasteful way.

Contrary to what one may think, the world- famous Hooters Girls, with their short- shorts, pantyhose and owl- bedecked, low- cut tank tops, are not running around everywhere at the Hooters Casino Hotel. In fact, the only places where visitors are likely to see Hooters Girls dressed in uniform, is on the casino floor, at the outdoor pool area, or working as taxi attendants at the front entrance. While some people might consider the Hooters Girls' attire and image to be risque', or undesirable, in a city like Las Vegas, where toplessness is as common as jelly on toast, the Hooters Girls are downright wholesome and virtuous. The atmosphere and surroundings at the Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, is quite family and kid- friendly. There is nothing of a sexual or suggestive nature to be found anywhere in the operations of this first- class hotel and casino. Interestingly, during the 10th Annual Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant in Las Vegas recently, Hooters donated a $1million Breast Cancer research grant.